Job Information
Albany Medical Center Ultrasonographer - General Gynecology, Albany in Albany, New York
Department/Unit:
Gynecology
Work Shift:
Day (United States of America)
Ultrasonographer, Albany
General Gynecology Office
The ULTRASONOGRAPHER under the direction of the MFM division director, the director of ultrasound, the manager, and OBGYN/MFM Attending's, will perform ultrasonography services in the inpatient setting on labor and delivery and the outpatient setting at 391 Myrtle Avenue as well as 1365 Washington Ave. The ultrasonographer utilizes ultrasound to create diagnostic images and provide their patients with a safe positive experience. Technicians support teaching and continue learning as the technology changes for both themselves and others. The regular ultrasonographer will be able to perform routine obstetric and gynecologic ultrasounds and may be eligible for or have nuchal translucency certification.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Maintains competent imaging skills in practicing Ultrasound and strives to grow and develop, creating a professional, progressive imaging department with a positive atmosphere.
Practices in compliance with Hospital and department policy as well as New York state and accrediting agencies' standards.
Actively support the department of OBGYN and the imaging department in maintaining proper accreditations.
Enters patient data into computer systems accurately.
QAs images and patient information for accuracy prior to sending to PACs.
Qualifications
Vocational School Diploma from an accredited school of diagnostic medical sonography - required
less than 1 year experience in OBGYN Ultrasound - required
Maintains imaging skills in practicing OBGYN ultrasound (High proficiency)
Assists physicians with ultrasound procedures (High proficiency)
Ensures information is entered into computer systems accurately (High proficiency)
ARDMS - Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonography Upon Hire - required
Eligible for or has obtained nuchal translucency certification Upon Hire - required
Salary Range: $31.28/hr - $51.61/hr
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Albany Med is the centerpiece of medicine, research, and medical education in New York’s CapitalRegion and is the area's largest private employer with more than 10,000 employees.
Albany Med offers excellent career opportunities in a wide range of roles in both patient care andadministration. We value all our staff members and offer outstanding employee benefits including:
Excellent health care coverage (http://albanymedcareers.com/benefits/employee-health-%20benefits/) with lower copays at most Albany Med providers.
A wide array of services and programs to support emotional, physical, and mental wellbeing (http://albanymedcareers.com/benefits/employee-advantages/)
Anchored in the state’s historic capital city, Albany Med offers a full range outpatient and inpatient careand is home to the region’s largest hospital, only Level 1 trauma center, and only children’s hospital. Thedowntown campus also offers opportunities at Albany Medical College.
Albany Med partners with Columbia Memorial Health, Saratoga Hospital and Glens Falls Hospital to form the Albany Med Health System, serving more than three million people over 25 counties.
